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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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